Victoria Hagen

There are many designers I admire. Originally, I was going to blog about my top ten favorites, however, that seemed a bit long. So after giving it a lot of thought, I decided to narrow it to my top three:

#1. Ilse Crawford

Ilse Crawford is known for an emotional approach to design which engages all the senses. Her interiors always have a collected look of well loved objects. She believes “Interior Design is a tool to enhance our humanity, and acts as a frame for life”. Crawford embraces good design for all people; she has designed for IKEA as well as high end hotels.

Victoria Hagen is able to create interiors that are classic with a modern sensibility. I first started following her (the old fashioned way, through print) in the early 90s when I was a design student. Hagen was featured in a design magazine for designing a Nantucket summer home. A simple and inviting interior, I have been a fan ever since. Hagen believes “Design is about using your imagination to create special environments to live in and enjoy”. A fairly basic Idea that gets to the true goal of good design.

Billy Baldwin (not the actor) is known for streamlined modernism mixed with classic design. His famous quote (which I use often) “Be faithful to your own taste because nothing you really like is out of style”. Baldwin designed the “Slipper Chair” in 1930. Were would civilization be without the armless slipper chair?

What I love most about all of these interiors is their timeless quality. Any of these photos could have been taken yesterday or many years ago. Each of thes designers have published many books. Treat yourself and pick up one or all!

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About Me – Lynda Armstrong Caccamo

I have been in love with design and art as far as I can remember and can’t imagine working in another field. What excites me the most about interior design is the idea of transformation. A close second is reinvention. These concepts, combined with the unique needs and aspirations of clients, create the most interesting projects and the most beautiful interiors. Every room tells the story of the person who lives there. Interiors are always a reflection of owners’ personalities and lifestyles. I think Winston Churchill said it best “we shape our homes and then they shape us.”
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